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Signs on homes in Dana Point

Dana Point's own rules on signs on homes, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Dana Point Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Dana Point's code says

Dana Point code What Dana Point's code adds
Election and other noncommercial signs
  • Remove within 10 days after the date of the election.
    Applies: Applies to political signs pertaining to a particular election.
    § 9.37.120 · code text
    All political signs pertaining to a particular election shall be removed within 10 days after the date of the election;
  • A political sign still posted more than 14 days after the election is deemed abandoned.
    § 9.37.120 · code text
    Any political sign that remains posted for more than 14 days after the election to which it pertains shall be deemed abandoned.
Signs that need no permit
  • One real estate sign per street frontage, up to 6 feet high and 4 square feet.
    Applies: On the property offered for sale or lease, or on private property. Remove at close of escrow or when the rental or lease is done.
    § 9.37.110 · code text
    One real estate sign per street frontage provided such sign: (1) Is located entirely on the property offered for sale or lease; or on private property; (2) Does not exceed six feet in height; (3) Does not exceed four square feet in area; and (4) Is removed upon the close of escrow or when the rental or lease has been accomplished, whichever event occurs first.
  • 4 open house or garage sale directional signs per intersection, each up to 4 square feet, entirely on private property.
    Applies: No advertising message; no more than 1 per public street corner per direction.
    § 9.37.110 · code text
    Four Real Estate Open House or Garage Sale directional signs per intersection provided they are: (1) Each no more than four square feet in area; (2) Contain no advertising message; (3) Are located entirely on private property; and (4) Not in excess of one per public street corner, per direction.
  • Warning signs up to 2½ square feet each, entirely on-site: street address, house number, nameplate, No Trespassing, No Parking.
    Applies: Applies if consistent with City codes.
    § 9.37.110 · code text
    Do not exceed two and one-half (2½) square feet in area;
Other temporary signs
  • Display only between November 1 and January 10, inclusive. Must meet City Fire Codes.
    Applies: Applies to traditional Christmas signs and lights in a commercial or residential zone.
    § 9.37.110 · code text
    Traditional Christmas signs and lights within any commercial and residential zone so long as they meet City Fire Codes, do not cause a detriment to the public health, safety, or welfare, and are displayed only between November 1st and January 10th, inclusive.

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Frequently asked questions

What signs may I put up at my home in Dana Point?

Dana Point's code: Remove within 10 days after the date of the election. (Applies to political signs pertaining to a particular election.) (§ 9.37.120); A political sign still posted more than 14 days after the election is deemed abandoned. (§ 9.37.120).

General information, not legal advice.

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